A Tribute to Wayne Berry
Almost three years ago I was visiting Payson. I was in the process of making one of the best decisions I have ever made . I was trying to make a decision about the work of the church here in Payson. I certainly wanted my decision to be in God’s will. Should I come here or not? I was struggling to know what God wanted. While I was in Payson I was spending some time at the church building. The church had only been in the new building for a few months and I was looking around. While I was there an elderly gentleman walked in off the street. He introduced himself as Wayne Berry and asked if we were open for business. The men with me assured him that we were. He was given a tour and invited to come back anytime he wanted. After I moved here I made my first order of business visiting with Wayne Berry. The first year I was here I had the pleasure of baptizing Wayne Berry into Christ. Wayne was then 90 years old.
Presently Wayne’s health rarely allows him to make it to worship. Today I was able to spend about an hour with him in his home. Wayne still loves the Lord and still wants to see men obey the Gospel. We talked about many needs of the church in Payson. He has some very worthwhile ideas. Wayne’s mind is clear but his body is tired. At this time in his life Wayne has two major goals. He wants to finish a book he is writing and he wants more than anything else to go home. He will be 93 years old his next birthday. Wayne’s greatest strength remains his love for the Lord. Even in advanced years Wayne remains a warrior for the Lord!
Presently Wayne’s health rarely allows him to make it to worship. Today I was able to spend about an hour with him in his home. Wayne still loves the Lord and still wants to see men obey the Gospel. We talked about many needs of the church in Payson. He has some very worthwhile ideas. Wayne’s mind is clear but his body is tired. At this time in his life Wayne has two major goals. He wants to finish a book he is writing and he wants more than anything else to go home. He will be 93 years old his next birthday. Wayne’s greatest strength remains his love for the Lord. Even in advanced years Wayne remains a warrior for the Lord!
